Career Tracks FAQs

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Eligibility Requirements Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered eligible:

Be 18 years of age or older - * Note: Culinary Program – 16 years of age or older

Be legally eligible to work in the United States

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Reside in an eligible county:

Bastrop County residents may qualify under the St. David’s ECO Grant

Residents of Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette or Lee Counties may qualify under other funding source
The minimum age required is 18 years old.
Yes, one of the requirements for eligibility is to possess a high school diploma or GED.
To be eligible for our programs, applicants must be U.S. citizens or have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Enrollment in skill-building programs helps fulfill work search requirements, and employers will interview based on the specific skills they need, so being unemployed or on benefits does not prohibit you from applying.
It depends on the occupation or career pathway. Please contact us for more information.
Culinary Program:

Yes, restaurants may require background checks and drug screenings. While these are not always legally mandated, requirements vary by position, company policy, and location.

Healthcare Program:

Yes, healthcare employers may require background checks and drug screenings. Requirements vary by position, employer policy, and state or federal regulations.

Depending on the grant (for example, a participant might qualify for equipment and/or wrap-around services).
It depends on the grant. Please contact us for more information.
It depends on the grant. Please contact us for more information.

It depends on the grant. Please contact us for more information.
Yes, most certifications are recognized by employers.
The goal for career training programs is placement into a prevailing wage job ($17-$19.00 per hour)
Yes, employers are involved in the program.

Yes, a case manager is assigned to the program.
Please speak with your benefits provider. You must report all work and earnings, which may reduce or affect your eligibility for benefits you are receiving.

Eligibility Requirements Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered eligible: